2014 toyota fj-cruiser Model Overview

Vehicle Overview

For city dwellers who feel the need to occasionally get out of the city, the 2014 Toyota FJ Cruiser will take them wherever they want to go. Offering lots of style and substance, the FJ Cruiser hearkens back to an icon. From 1961 to 1965, the FJ40 Land Cruiser was Toyota’s best-selling model in the U.S., so it’s no surprise the brand decided to resurrect the FJ name in 2005.

Although the FJ Cruiser shares its platform with the Toyota 4Runner, it has its own unique appearance that speaks to the FJ Cruisers of yesteryear with an upright square design language, round headlights, white rooftop, spare tire mounted on the back, and rear wraparound windows. The Toyota FJ’s interior also reflects much of the same character of old FJs with optional body-colored door panel inserts, water resistant cloth seats, and rubberized floor mats. The five-passenger SUV has four doors, with half-sized rear-hinged doors providing access to the two rear passengers. Powered by a 4.0-liter V-6 that puts out 260 hp and 271 lb-ft of torque, the FJ is available with three drivetrains that cover the needs of all types of off-roaders (or non-off-roaders). Serious adventurers will opt for the full time four-wheel-drive system that comes with a six-speed manual and locking rear differential. For soft-roaders, a part-time four-wheel drive system comes with five-speed automatic. For those who just like to live dangerously on paved roads, the FJ comes standard with rear-wheel drive and five-speed automatic.

While the 2014 FJ Cruiser’s dismal fuel economy numbers of 16/20 mpg city/highway (rear-wheel drive), 15/18 mpg (4WD with the manual), and 17/20 mpg (4WD with the automatic) may send adventurers over the edge, the FJ isn’t cut out for the pavement as an everyday commuter car, but rather a weekend dirt warrior. Get them while you can, as rumors suggest the 2014 Toyota FJ Cruiser may be the last model year before it’s discontinued.

What’s New for 2014

You’ll no longer see the bright blue FJs with the white tops for 2014, as Cavalry Blue is being discontinued for 2014 and replaced by Cement Gray. Pricing for the 2014 FJ Cruiser gets a modest $100 increase, on average. An available performance damper improves the suspension and a special-edition model will be available in February 2014.

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2014 Toyota FJ Cruiser Pricing

Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price

$27,680

Certified Pre Owned Pricewhat is this?

$28,050

Certified Pre-Owned Price is the approximate price a consumer can expect to pay at a dealership for a used vehicle that has passed the manufacturer's certification process. This price applies only to vehicles covered under an automaker's CPO program, not to a dealership's own "certified" used price.

For the involved vehicles, overlay stickers to correct the tire placard will either be mailed to owners or provided to dealers for placement over the incorrect information on the placard. The recall is expected to begin in September 2014. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331.

Units Affected

20000

Recall ID#14V539000 - SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT

Consequence

In this condition, one or both bolts could become loose during driving and fall out. If both bolts fall out from the front lower ball joint or the front suspension lower arm, these components could detach from the steering knuckle or the front cross members, causing a loss of steering control, which could increase the risk of a crash.

Recall Date

2014-09-08

Description

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2014 FJ Cruiser vehicles equipped with an optional "Trail Teams Ultimate Edition" package, in which the front shock absorbers and springs were replaced at vehicle processing centers. In some of these vehicles the bolts which secure the front lower ball joint to the steering knuckle and/or the front suspension lower arm to the front cross member assemblies might have been tightened with insufficient torque when the front shock absorbers and springs were replaced during the installation process.

Remedy

Toyota will notify owners of vehicles with the optional package installed, and dealers will inspect the torque of the bolts. If the bolts are found to be loose, dealers will retighten them to the proper torque. For any missing bolts, dealers will install new ones. The recall began on November 7, 2014. Owners may contact toyota at 1-800-331-4331.

Units Affected

2501

Recall ID#14V828000 - EQUIPMENT

Consequence

Accessories that detach from a vehicle may result in a vehicle crash and/or personal injury.

Recall Date

2014-12-30

Description

Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Toyota 4Runner, Tacoma, FJ Cruiser, Land Cruiser, RAV4, Scion FRS, and XB vehicles. The affected vehicles may have accessories installed by SET, such as running boards or other items, that were incorrectly installed. The accessory attaching fasteners were not tightened with the proper torque, possibly causing the accessory to detach from the vehicle.

Remedy

SET will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and tighten the affected bolts, free of charge. The recall began February 23, 2015. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-866-405-4226. SET's number for this recall is SET-14B.

Units Affected

3958

Recall ID#15V081000 - STEERING

Consequence

If the intermediate steering shaft weld fails, there would be a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

Recall Date

2015-02-10

Description

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2014 FJ Cruiser vehicles manufactured August 7, 2013, to August 20, 2013. In the affected vehicles, the intermediate steering shaft which connects the steering wheel and the steering gear box may have an inadequate weld.

Remedy

Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the intermediate steering shaft, free of charge. The recall began on March 6, 2015. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331.

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